M&A Tax Partner

Rutherford Briant; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-tier accountancy firm in London is seeking a Senior Corporate Tax professional to step into an M&A Tax Partner role. This position offers a clear pathway to equity and the opportunity to lead complex tax transactions. Candidates should have a strong M&A focus, technical expertise, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Join a collaborative culture in a firm known for its innovative approach to corporate tax.

Benefits

Progression potential towards equity

Opportunity to build a team

Established client base with existing work

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Corporate Tax professional, ideally at Director or Partner level.
• Exceptional technical understanding of complex M&A tax transactions.
• Collaborative approach to mentoring junior staff and working with Partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of M&A tax work, including structuring and due diligence.
• Provide high-level support across Corporate Tax.
• Act as a trusted advisor ensuring technical excellence.

Skills

M&A Tax expertise

Technical leadership

Client relationship building

Education

ACA/CTA qualified

Job description

Overview

Are you a senior Corporate Tax professional with a strong technical focus in M&A who’s ready to step into Partnership? This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-looking, mid-tier practice as an M&A Tax Partner – with a clear route from fixed profit share to full equity.

Our client is a progressive and growing mid-tier accountancy firm with a strong reputation across Corporate Tax and wider advisory services. With a collaborative culture and an established client base, the firm continues to attract entrepreneurial and fast-growing businesses, giving you exposure to complex and engaging transactions. They pride themselves on offering Partners a genuine voice in shaping the future direction of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on technical aspects of M&A tax work, including complex structuring, due diligence, reorganisations and international considerations.
• Provide high-level technical support to Partners and Directors across Corporate Tax.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients on transactions, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
• Support the development of the Corporate Tax team through technical leadership and mentoring.
• Involvement in strategic decisions as part of the Partnership group

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Senior Corporate Tax professional, ideally at Director or Partner level, with a strong M&A focus.
• Exceptional technical expertise in M&A tax, with the ability to handle complex transactions independently.
• ACA/CTA (or equivalent) qualified.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work closely with Partners and support the development of junior staff.
• While this is not a BD-heavy role, the ability to build strong internal and client relationships is essential

Benefits

• Progression potential within role towards equity
• Opportunity to join a growing service line and build a team around you
• Ability to step into a role and firm with a pool of work ready to go

If you’re seeking a technically focused M&A Tax Partner opportunity with a clear pathway to equity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch in confidence to discuss further.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.